Judge Upholds DeKalb Board Removal

Judge upholds order to remove DeKalb Board members

Today, U.S. District Judge Richard Story upheld Ga. Governor Deal's order to remove six members of the DeKalb County Board of Education. The board member ousting is Georgia's effort to help DeKalb school system maintain its acceditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

DeKalb has been on probation (and not the super secret kind) since December for "fiscal mismanagement and inappropriate conduct among board members."

DeKalb County was once known nationwide for its stellar schools and first-class public education. For years, it was with pride that I told people that I had taught in DeKalb. But that pride has been replaced by embarrassment as DeKalb school system scandals and bad-news stories make the headlines.

Perhaps a new board, with a renewed commitment to excellence, can help turn the school system around. Thanks Governor Deal for standing up for DeKalb schools and thanks Judge Story for a wise decision.